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Someone wearing a Fitbit Charge 6 with a coral band.

Fitbit’s $160 fitness tracker is way better than I expected

How good can a $160 fitness tracker be? That's how much Fitbit is asking for the new Fitbit Charge 6. And you know what? It's shockingly great.
An athlete running up a hill wearing the Polar Vantage V3.

Polar’s newest smartwatch could be a Fitbit and Garmin killer

Polar's newest sports watch, the Vantage V3, has a lot of features for athletes and everyday users alike. And it could be a great Fitbit or Garmin alternative.
A Charge 6 being used on a wrist.

The Fitbit Charge 6 is a fitness tracker and smartwatch hybrid

The Fitbit Charge 6 has been announced by Fitbit, and this fitness tracker is blurring the lines between fitness trackers and smartwatches, thanks to Google.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8.

Xiaomi’s newest wearables may make you want to ditch your Apple Watch

Xiaomi has launched two new wearable devices, the Watch 2 Pro and Smart Band 8. Here's a first look at the new smartwatch and fitness band.
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How to track your sleep with an Apple Watch

Tracking your sleep with an Apple Watch is a great way to regulate your sleep time and feel rested all day. We show you how it's done.
Amazon Clinic on a smartphone.

Amazon expands its virtual healthcare service across the U.S.

Amazon Clinic, the tech giant's around-the-clock healthcare service that launched in November, is expanding across the U.S.
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Best Online Glasses Deals: Save on Glasses USA, Frames Direct, more

Eyewear is expensive, so if you're looking for the best online glasses deals to save some money, look no further than this guide.
A Pikachu sleeps on a bed.

Pokémon Sleep shows the power and pitfalls of a gamified health app

One adorable week with Pokémon Sleep left me with some complicated questions about gamification in health apps.
An illustration of a Snorlax and other Pokémon napping from the Pokémon Sleep trailer.

Pokémon Sleep is here and it features some surprising microtransactions

Pokémon Sleep is out now and free to download, but you can spend quite a bit of money on it due to its microtransactions.
A Nectar mattress sits on a bed frame in a bedroom.

Ends tonight: Save 33% on the Nectar mattress for Prime Day 2023

If you're looking for a great Prime Day mattress deal, you can grab one of these premium mattresses for as low as $699 for a queen size.
A person wearing the Casio G-Shock DW-H5600.

I reviewed a G-Shock watch for people who hate G-Shocks, and I loved it

The DW-H5600 is the fitness G-Shock watch for people who have previously been put off by the size of most G-Shock watches. We've reviewed it.
A character holds the Ring Fit as they run down a path surrounded by green fields. Their hair is almost like fire.

How fitness video games can help improve your mental well-being

Fitness games offer players the chance to keep active while they're having fun, which can have a host of short and long term mental health benefits.
Person wearing the Amazon Halo view.

Amazon promises to refund some customers after axing Halo devices

Amazon will stop selling its Halo fitness bands and they'll stop working on August 1. As a result, the company has promised to refund some customers.
Apple's Health app.

Apple building an AI health coach for Apple Watch, report claims

Apple is developing an AI-powered health coach designed to offer personalized advice for improving exercise, diet, and sleep, a new report claims.
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar displaying pace information.

4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon

It's easy to overdo it when buying tech aimed at helping you in sports. I ran my first marathon last year, and I kept it simple with just a few pieces of tech.
Whoop 4.0 band alongside the Oura Ring.

Whoop 4.0 vs. Oura: Which screenless health tracker should you wear?

Which scree-less health and fitness tracker is best? I've been wearing the Oura Ring and Whoop 4.0 for a long period of time to find out.
Run Legends key art shows runners running towards monsters.

This mobile fitness game will turn your daily walk into an RPG

Run Legends is a unique mobile game that turns exercise into a walking-based RPG.
The Whoop 4.0 on a person's wrist.

Whoop 4.0 review: more whimper than whoop

The Whoop 4.0 isn't a smartwatch or a Fitbit; it's something quite different, right down to the way you pay to own it. Is it a better device for it?
Garmin Venu 2 Plus smartwatch with new ECG App

You can finally take ECGs and track AFib on a Garmin smartwatch

Garmin has just released a new ECG app that will allow you to record ECG with the Venu 2 Plus smartwatch.
Fitbit Charge 3.

You shouldn’t need an accountant to buy a new fitness tracker

Subscriptions are changing the way we buy health and fitness trackers, and they are forcing you to change the way you think about them too.
Research into the benefits of a silly walk.

Monty Python’s silly walk ideal for burning calories, research shows

More than half a century after first airing on the BBC, Monty Python’s famous silly-walk sketch has inspired a fitness-focused research study.
The Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5.

Apple Health vs. Samsung Health? What I learned after using both

Apple and Samsung make the best smartwatches you can buy, but what about the apps that track your health? We compare Apple Health to Samsung Health.
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How to take an ECG with your Apple Watch and see irregular heart notifications

You can take ECG on your Apple Watch and also enable notifications for irregular heart rhythms. Here's how to set it all up.
The PuriCare AeroTower acts as a conversation piece in a room.

Turns out, sleep mode in smart fans isn’t just a gimmick

A lot of smart fans have a sleep mode. Turns out, it's not just a gimmicky feature -- it can actually help you sleep better.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, worn on a wrist.

I ditched my smartwatch for a fitness tracker, and I couldn’t be happier

I bought a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and it's an incredible piece of tech. I'm also dropping it for a fitness tracker, and I think you should, too.
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Best Prime Day Fitbit Deals for October 2022

It's the last day of Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale, so here are the best Prime Day Fitbit deals to shop today. Don't miss these offers they'll be gone soon.
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Soundcore Liberty 4 review: These awesome earbuds just keep getting better

The Soundcore Liberty 4 merge some of Apple's best features with fitness tracking -- and a killer price -- for one of the best values in wireless earbuds.
Animals work out together in Fitment.

This Animal Crossing-inspired fitness app is making my workout routine cozier

Fitment takes inspiration from Animal Crossing to create a cozier fitness app built around micro-workouts.
Soundcore Liberty 4.

Soundcore’s latest earbuds steal some of Apple’s smartest features

Soundcore's Liberty 4 noise-canceling wireless earbuds cost $100 less than the AirPods Pro, but they have many similar features, including spatial audio.
The Fitbit Sense 2 in moss.

Fitbit Sense 2 review: A smart way to focus on fitness

The Fitbit Sense 2 is a smartwatch that features powerful sensors and software for advanced fitness and health tracking. Here's our review.
The Fitbit Inspire 3 on a rock.

Fitbit Inspire 3 review: my new favorite fitness tracker

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is an accurate, affordable, and exceedingly comfortable minimalist fitness tracker.
Lifestyle photo of the Fitbit Versa 4 and Fitbit Sense 2.

Fitbit Versa 4 vs. Fitbit Versa 3: What’s changed?

Should you upgrade your current tracker and invest in the Fitbit Versa 4? We've broken down the major differences between the Versa 3 and Versa 4. 
Gentler Streak app on an Apple Watch.

I found an app that shows Apple how to fix the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch you can buy, but it has one major problem. I found an app that helps fix it, and now it’s time for Apple to take note.
MacBook next to a coffee cup on a table.

How to set wake and sleep settings on Mac

Make your Mac work on your schedule. You can set wake and sleep settings on Mac or start up, shut down, or restart automatically at the same time each day.